Episode 6 · Gwen, Joey, Mary
Gwen remembers her past life, when Joey forced her to kowtow outside Rory's room. Back in the present at 2 a.m., the doctor tells Mary and Dale that Joey survived surgery. However, injuries to his pelvis and lumbar spine could put him in a wheelchair. Mary faints from the news. Gwen tells Dale to take Mary to the emergency room, promising to stay with Joey. Dale softens, while Gwen recalls his old contempt.
Gwen remembers a harsh moment from her past life. Joey forced her onto her knees outside Rory's hospital room. He made her kowtow on the floor while Rory lay inside, blaming Gwen for what happened to the other woman.
At two in the morning, the doctor comes out to speak with Dale and Mary. He explains that Joey survived the surgery. However, severe lumbar and pelvic damage means Joey might be confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life.
The grim diagnosis causes Mary to faint in the hallway. Dale catches her in distress. Gwen immediately steps forward and tells Dale to take Mary for medical attention. She promises Dale that she will remain by Joey's side in the hospital.
Dale looks at Gwen with a softened expression after her offer. Gwen notices his changed demeanor and remembers the past. Dale had always looked down on her background and treated her late working-class parents with clear contempt.
“If she doesn't wake up, you can't have an easy time.”
“Doctor, how is my son?”
“The worst case scenario is limited lower layer function or even long-term use in a wheelchair.”
“Dad, take mom to the emergency room first. I'll stay by Joey's side.”
Dale's cold attitude toward Gwen softens after she volunteers to look after Joey at the hospital. Gwen notices his gentle look, but she cannot forget how he despised her working-class parents. Will Dale's sudden warmth protect Gwen, or will his past cruelty keep her guard up as Joey wakes up?